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Class News athletic communications office. Often called ‘the innovator of innovators,’ he shaped the careers of countless sports information professionals—including many who benefitted from an internship program he established within the department. Of the 176 recipients of the Lynah Award chosen since 1957, he is the first Sports Information Director.” From a Northeastern University news
release, September 27, 2016. Ed Langbein: “Sadly, class shrinkage continues with the loss of Miles E. Waltz (February 13, 1935−May 19, 2016), Robert C. Shepherd (February 23, 1935– July 11, 2016), and Frederick G. P. Thorne H’05 (July 18, 1935– August 16, 2016). “Spring [2015] events (tribute to retiring ice hockey coach Terry Meagher, annual Scholarship
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Luncheon, Commencement, and Reunion Weekend) went well and brought back: Harry Carpenter, Wende Chapman, Bill Cooke, Flora Cowen, Kathryn and Walter Gans, Barbara and David Ham, Laurie and Kent Hobby, Nancy and David Kessler, Nancy and Ed Langbein, Kay and Dick Lyman, Jim Millar, Ted Parsons, Marcia Pendexter, Toni and Payson Perkins, Joanie and Bob Shepherd, Ann and John Snow, [the late] Fred Thorne, and Marcia and Nate Winer. A highlight of Reunion Weekend [2015] was the 5K run in which Nate was the fastest ‘seasoned runner’ after which, undaunted, he and Marsha enjoyed a week of sightseeing and exploring Acadia National Park. In lieu of the Old Guard luncheon, Harry and Vickie Carpenter spent the afternoon in Scarborough at the wedding of Matthew (their ninth, and youngest, offspring), who is in medical school and between clinical rotations. “Shari and Gene Helsel celebrated granddaughter Christina Rohall’s graduation from High School (she is moving on to Wittenberg University) and announced their move from San Diego to Port Orchard, Washington, near their son Jeff
and his family. After four years of drought in Southern California he anticipates an adjustment to using an umbrella. Also celebrating the graduations of their granddaughters (capped with election to Phi Beta Kappa) were Flora Cowen (Talia ’16) and Barb and David Ham (Molly, University of New Hampshire). “Bernice Born wrote that spring has come to ‘the Burgh,’ the kids are great and the grands are grand—scattered between Harvard/University of North Texas/ Brown/ high school/and third grade. She noted a connection with Reed Hastings ’83 (featured in the winter Bowdoin Magazine), whom they knew at Bowdoin when Ed was advisor to the Outing Club. After they moved to Virginia, Reed contacted them to arrange a spring break hike through the Great Smokeys. Dick Chase remains active on the high seas as he, for the umpteenth year, will be a sailing instructor for North Shore youngsters. J. Howard wrote that he, Joanne, and Nancy and Tut Wheeler got together in Kennebunk Beach for a weekend of golf, boating, reminiscing about Bowdoin, and the criticality of returning to Brunswick for number sixty.”
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A group of Sigma Nu brothers and their ‘guest,’ Deke Jay Beades ’60, convene at Warren’s Restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to share stories and challenge their memories of fraternity days. Pictured: Mike Karavetsos ’59, Taki Tsomides ’58, Jay, Dave Roop ’60, and Pete Gribbin ’61. CLASSNEWS@BOWDOIN.EDU 37